Design Optimization provides an impartial evaluation of a product that is in the design phase or is a mature product that could benefit from cost reduction due to modifications to its design, materials or processing methods.

The broad experience of Byrd Technology Group in many forms of mechanical packaging and across a wide spectrum of industries makes us uniquely qualified to provide a detailed study of your product from a function, material, processing and manufacturing standpoint.

Our relationships with cost effective and innovative fabricators, both domestic and offshore, enables us to provide quotations and expertise that will refine your product to provide the most cost effective and functionally elegant mechanical design possible.

We offer a broad range of Design Optimization services. Some common optimizations include:

	Alternative Fastening Methods (Snap fits replace fasteners)
	Alternative Materials (Plastics over metal, Rapid Manufacturing to replace Machined Parts)
	Alternative Decorating and Labeling (Molded-In labeling, Laser Etching)
	Alternative Processing (V-Process casting over Machined parts, Stamped features replace fasteners)
	Alternative thermal management (Heat pipes to transfer heat in tight spaces, Use of baffling to cool problematic areas, Incorporate enclosure design features to direct heat transfer)

Example: Cost Reduction Design Optimization

Could the compression spring be designed into the snap feature, combining two pieces?
Could foam be replaced with plastic springs designed right into the housing?
Could this container be molded as one piece if cored perpendicular to the present design?
Savings Impact: At a cost of $.06 for the foam and spring, a cost savings of $590,000.00 will be realized at Q4 volumes. This does not include the labor savings of welding parts together, stocking, handling and assembling additional parts. Implementation Difficulty: Implementation would require a least two new tools and would need to consider the impact on the rechargeable battery housing since they seem to use the same snap. If the foam replacement spring was simply added to the existing tool, keeping the housing two pieces, the cost would be significantly lower.

Contact us today for a quote or more information about our engineering services.